The Underground features an atmosphere that resembles a hidden military base. It has lighted world maps on the walls and the tables look like artillery cases. Along with the impressive amount of drinks that the club serves, food is also available. The bill of fare includes empanadas, mini turkey and kobe burgers and caprese pizza. The club features music that includes hip-hop and old-school rock. DJ Skyler provides the entertainment every Sunday, and the club is available for private parties.
The Underground
56 W. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-644-7600
theundergroundchicago.com
The Transit Nightclub features three parts: a large, 1,500-square-foot dance floor, a blue room, so named for the upholstered walls and cushy blue couches, and a mezzanine, which overlooks the dance floor. The club can handle up to 1,400 guests. Every week the club holds Transit Hip-Hop Fridays and Transit Glam Saturdays featuring V5 Deejays. On Fridays from 10 to 11 p.m., V5 buys the first two drinks. Transit is also available for private functions and can accommodate up to 900 guests.
Transit Nightclub
1431 W. Lake St.
Chicago IL 60607
312-491-8600
transitnightclubchicago.com
Excalibur is housed in a red-granite building that has been deemed a historical landmark and is a remnant of Romanesque Revival architecture. The club has also been called one of the most haunted places in Chicago by the Travel Channel and the A&E channel. Excalibur offers everything from DJs to comedy to bands, and features events such as the local dance band, Vagando, Supernatural Chicago with necromancer Neil Tobin, Bad Boys of Live Late Night and One Last Fling for Bachelorette parties.
Excalibur
632 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago IL 60654
312-266-1944
excaliburchicago.com
The 10,000-square-foot Ontourage nightclub features a variety of color panels on its interior. The club also features a state-of-the-art sound system, JBL's Custom Shop Dance 3, which pumps out hip-hop music for patrons who come to dance. Ontourage was the first nightclub in the United States to obtain this type of sound system. The club is open from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturdays.
Ontourage
157 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-573-1470
ontouragechicago.com
The 7,000-square-foot upscale nightclub, Level, has three VIP areas and numerous modular lounges, and features many popular DJs. Some resident DJs include Billy the Kid, Eric Kripas and DJ Speed. The music typically played in the club is electro, mashups and house. The club is available for private parties with up to 550 guests, and has hosted private parties for many celebrities and professional athletes.
Level
1045 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-397-1045
levelchicago.com
